Expanding background checks for guns isn't the answer

Currently in Congress there are gun control bills that consist of trying to make gun sales more regulated. They want to expand the background checks on the buyers of the guns. Expanding background checks will do little to affect the safety of the public. This is because not everyone with criminal records are murderers and anyone can resell guns once they are bought from the stores. This bill can be very useful if properly enforced throughout the nation.

The bill also suggests a ban on the sales of military-style assault weapons and to limit the size of ammunition clips. Limiting the type of guns that are able to be bought will help gun control the best. This is because if the more deadly guns are taken out of public hands, for the most part, then they can not be used for public harm.

Also in legislation is increased funds for school safety. This is the correct response to the shooting in Connecticut. The background checks will be less effective than better security at schools. Increased funds could be used for better lock systems for the doors, and can be used for better equipment through the school.

Gun trafficking laws will become better enforced as well. The higher punishment will discourage the crime. It also will make the cost greater to the criminal if they are caught. I agree with some gun control laws because public safety is a high priority.

Adam Clay

Lucas

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Expanding background checks for guns isn't the answer

Currently in Congress there are gun control bills that consist of trying to make gun sales more regulated. They want to expand the background checks on the buyers of the guns.